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A dream house of stucco and sheet metal

Aug 10, 2012
Architect Jayna Cooper built her ideal home -- while sticking to a tight budget and using basic construction materials.
Architect Jayna Cooper built her home on La Brea Avenue, south of the 10 Freeway. She was able to build her ideal home while on a limited budget.
Courtesy of Dwell Magazine

How much is that 'green' label on your house worth?

Jul 31, 2012
A study suggests that homes certified as environment-friendly do sell at a premium. But in terms of choosing which home to buy, it's still location, location, location first.

CISPA getting last minute rewrites and criticism

Apr 26, 2012
The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, heads for a vote in Congress amid a flurry of activity. Plus, the Robot Roundup.

Getting Personal: To move or not to move

Feb 3, 2012
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss the possibility of more transparency on 401(k) fees. Plus, callers ask questions about supporting retired parents and the pros and cons of uprooting a family for a new job.

AT&T hearing today

Sep 21, 2011
We're staying with this story because it matters and it's in the process of getting arcane and hard to follow. There's a hearing today in DC to set...

For public good, not for profit.

House Democrats urge settlement on AT&T-Mobile

Sep 16, 2011
15 Democrats in the House have sent a letter to President Obama urging the administration to find some way to make the proposed Big Acquisition go...

Data security bill clears hurdle

Jul 21, 2011
Rep. Mary Bono Mack's (R-Calif.) SAFE Data Act is on its way to the House Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration. It passed out of the...

Flaws in the purposed anti-child pornography bill leave it stalled in Congress

Jul 13, 2011
As the Wall Street Journal puts it, "You might not expect to find many politicians willing to take a stand against something called the "Protecting...